What Is the Main Reason for the Deaths of Most

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason for the deaths of most white sailors during the "middle passage"?

• A) They died from African diseases contracted from the slaves.
• B) They died from exposure to the elements when their ships were stalled at sea.
• C) They were killed by mutinying slaves.
• D) They were killed by pirates who seized slave ships.

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Definitions:

Financial System

The complex of institutions, including banks, markets, and regulators, that facilitate the flow of funds between savers and borrowers.

Open Market Operations

Central bank activities that involve the buying and selling of government securities in the market to influence liquidity and interest rates.

Reserve Requirement

Central bank regulations regarding the minimum amount of reserves that commercial banks must hold against deposits.

Margin Requirements

The minimum amount of equity that must be maintained in a margin account as mandated by brokers or exchanges.